The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Lineartronic (15 - 18) vs. KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI AWD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 40,300
€ 39,000
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Forester 2.0XT is 8.1 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI.
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
68.3
70.7
80.7
66.3
74.4
84.3
70.7 in
Width
74.4 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.3 in
68.3 in
Height
66.3 in
103.9
180.9
109.4
189
180.9 in
Length
189 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
3580 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
11.01 %
General
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
SJ
Generation
UM
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
FA20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
237 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
185 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
237 hp
185 hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
258 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Performance
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
▶ REPLAY
15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
15.11 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
28 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
34 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
439 mi
Range
485 mi
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
439 mi
485 mi
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Environmental Impact
161.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
172.4 kWh
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
161.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Forester 2.0XT
KIA Sorento 2.4 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft
44.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
